On paper at least, they're very comparable, with the major differences I've noticed being that HomeReady is more selective on the Buyer's information and slightly less picky about the property than FHA, and has private mortgage insurance versus the set mortgage insurance for FHA.

I would start by defining what you want real estate to accomplish for you.In the meantime learn about the different strategies that can be applied so you can select the one the suits you goals.The forum here and the podcast are excellent resources to start the learning process. 

Virtual assistants choose a CRM that may not work for you at all.Virtual assistants selection with CRMCRM is especially convenient when you are still looking for call managers.

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What do you find has the widest selection and give you the most value for your money?

It sounds like you're already ahead of the game by having selected your target area. 

Hello,I am in the process of refinancing two properties (single family homes) and wanted to see if I could save a little $$ by actually choosing my own closing attorney for the transactions rather than the one selected by the loan officer. 

Where are people moving from and where are people moving to.Here is a good Forbes article to read that might help start the market selection: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2020/01/06/the-states-that-residents-are-leaving-and-the-ones-they-are-moving-to/#406e109a3866